Some of the world's most beautiful women will be heading to Cannes for the French city's annual film festival, May 17 to 28, stepping out on the Riviera red carpet each evening like a real-life catwalk. Marion Cotillard is expected to make a red-carpet appearance at the 70th Cannes Film Festival - AFP BERTRAND LANGLOIS Fashion and glamour will once again take center stage at this 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Even this year's official jury oozes glamour, with members including red-carpet star Jessica Chastain and L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador Fan Bingbing, both of whom will walk the Cannes red carpet several times.

Two other Cannes regulars -- French actress Sandrine Kiberlain and American star Uma Thurman -- are presiding the Caméra d'Or and Un Certain Regard juries (respectively) at this year's festival, with plenty of red carpet appearances in store.

What's more, the stunning Italian actress Monica Bellucci is lined up to host this 70th edition of the French film festival. Expect her to be turning heads turn heads from the outset when the festival opens May 17.

The opening ceremony -- which always draws a star line-up -- will have its share of fashion icons this year. As well as members of the various juries and brand ambassadors representing the festival's partners, the first screening is likely to be attended by Marion Cotillard and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The two actresses star in the Cannes opener "Ismael's Ghosts." Dior brand ambassador Marion Cotillard will no doubt walk the red carpet in one of the label's creations, but who knows what kind of outfit Charlotte Gainsbourg will choose for her red carpet appearance.